Lunch will be served before the presentation. PDH’s are available and there is no cost to attend.

The Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association will be hosting a Lunch & Learn at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, Independence from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Design engineers, consultants, city engineers, and public works officials will learn about the basics of balanced mix design. When level 1 of the Superpave mix design system was rolled out in the late 1990’s, the intent was to follow its adoption with a level 2 & 3 that incorporate performance-based tests into the system. Nearly 30 years later and that roll out is finally starting to be addressed. In only the past few years, many performance tests have been developed and/or refined to provide cost-effective, repeatable and timely results. Coupled with a need to evaluate mixtures beyond volumetrics, performance-based specifications have been shown to improve upon the existing mix design system and therefore are being implemented in many places. Several States are either reviewing or have already adopted a balance mix design approach and trend is growing rapidly. This presentation is focused on how the balanced mix design process works as well as how it can allow owners to take advantage of current cost saving innovations while maintaining or improving performance of their asphalt mixtures.

Professional Development Hours (1 hour) are available to those who attend.

This is a great opportunity to learn about using asphalt effectively. There is no charge for registration and seating is limited. If you want to attend, please register online by completing the form below. Email Brandon Atchison brandon@moasphalt.org with any questions.

Elevation Certificate Workshop
The Elevation Certificate Workshop is designed for local floodplain administrators, surveyors, engineers, and others who deal with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The course will provide an understanding of the information needed to properly complete an Elevation Certificate.

Registration fee: $25
The following hours have been approved for attendees:
4 Continuing Education Credits for Certified Floodplain Managers
4 Professional Development Hours

Quick 2/BFE Determination Workshop
The Quick 2/BFE Determination Workshop is designed for floodplain administrators, surveyors, and engineers. Quick 2 is a simple computer program designed by FEMA to calculate BFEs for un-numbered A Zones.

A LAPTOP IS REQUIRED FOR THIS WORKSHOP!!
* People wishing to attend this workshop must bring a laptop computer and have the ability to install Quick 2 software (provided) or have it installed on their laptop prior to attending. Software can be downloaded from the following website: (http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/dl_qck22.shtm).

Date, Time and Location of the Workshops:

The following courses are being offered in
St. Joseph, Missouri, at this location:
Remington Nature Center of St. Joseph
1502 MacArthur Drive
St. Joseph, MO 64505

The conference should be of interest to contractors, public agencies, consulting engineers, testing labs, aggregate producers, asphalt binder suppliers, and equipment technical reps. Personal Development Hours (PDH) will be awarded.

The Design and Construction of Steel Sheet Piling Structures Seminar is a one day class covering topics ranging from design concepts, to practical field problems, through recent product advancements in the design and manufacturing of steel sheet piling.

The seminar will be presented by Richard Hartman, Ph.D., P.E., a leading international expert in the design and construction of steel sheet pile structures. Dr. Hartman is licensed as a professional engineer in 38 states and has over 40 years of experience in the subject. For the past 15 years he has been involved in the research and design of new sheet pile sections and, based on that research, holds four patents for sheet piling sections.

This live 14-session course is taught by an expert faculty of licensed professors and working engineers. Within the 14 class sessions, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of four in-depth studies in the areas of Structures, Transportation engineering, Geotechnical engineering, and Water Resources and Environmental.

This course is specially designed to help you prepare by segmenting the exam into digestible components and delivering the key points likely to be covered in the exam. You will also work through sample problems and have the opportunity to participate in group study.

Our course provides structure and support for your preparation, including open study time on campus each Saturday during the review course. During the first session, recently licensed PEs will lead a discussion group on exam day basics and what to expect – helping you to focus on the key tips and methods for completing the exam successfully. During the final session, you will have the opportunity to take a sample exam, which will help to prepare you for the exam format, question types and testing environment.

Improve your knowledge of consolidation, shear strength, and permeability testing principles through Geotechnical Lab Testing. You will also learn the principles and techniques of soils testing, such as proper soil specimen handling and preparation procedures, and the techniques that eliminate and reduce critical testing errors.

Presented by the Western Mining Safety and Health and Translation Center in conjunction with Missouri University of Science and Technology
May 4-6, 2011

Missouri S&T announces Practical Mine Ventilation Design and Control Short course to be held on campus May 4-6, 2011. This three-day course will provide participants with a sufficient background to design and maintain an underground ventilation system. The materials taught apply to most underground situations, including coal, metal, and nonmetal mines, with the emphasis on practical applications.

Who Should Attend
This course is designed for ventilation and planning engineers, safety engineers, production; technical and supervisory personnel who need to become proficient or need a refresher course in mine ventilation. For the computer simulation section, experience on the use of computers is helpful but not necessary.

Course Director
Dr. Jerry C. Tien, P.E., Associate Professor in Mining Engineering, Missouri S&T
Dr. Jerry Tien is a Registered Professional Engineer in Kentucky and has over 36 years of ventilation related work, research, and teaching experience. Before coming to Missouri S&T, Dr. Tien worked for the White Pine Copper Company for two years, Peabody Coal Company as a Ventilation Specialist for 10 years, and for Asian American Coal, Inc., Taiyuan, Shanxi, China, as V.P., Technical Service for 1.5 years. He has accumulated extensive practical experience in ventilation system design, pressure surveys and cost evaluation, for both metal, non-metal and coal mines.

Fee and Registration
The fee of $995 covers program materials, three luncheons, coffee breaks, and all instructional costs and materials. Advance registration is encouraged. Missouri S&T reserves the right to cancel the course and return all registration fees if the minimum registration is not received. No course refund is payable for cancellation after April 27, 2011.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
Attendees completing this three-day course will be awarded 24 PDHs.

ROLLA, Mo. – The Missouri University of Science & Technology will host the 2011 GeoMO Conference May 6, 2011.

Join us May 6, 2011, for GeoMO 2011, as we discuss Practical Applications of Waves to Measure Soil Properties; and professional issues associated with engineering licensure with guest lecturer, Dr. Vince Drnevich.

This year’s focus is stress and electromagnetic waves with some sessions on ethics. The speaker will be Prof. Vincent Drnevich, Ph.D., P.E. of the faculty of Purdue University. Dr. Drnevich is recognized internationally for his research on the engineering properties of soils and concrete, especially as measured by stress wave propagation and electromagnetic wave propagation. He is the recipient of many awards including the ASCE Huber Award and Norman Medal, the ASTM Hogentogler Award and Woodland G. Shockley Award, the ASEE George Wadlin Award, and Chi Epsilon Harold T. Larson and the James M. Robbins.
GeoMO 2011 is an exceptional opportunity for you to network with fellow practicing engineers as well as geotechnical graduate students and faculty.
In addition, the conference provides:
• A Missouri forum for nationally recognized geotechnical experts
• Practical information designed to enhance the capabilities of practicing engineers
• Valuable Professional Development Hours (PDHs) at a reasonable cost
• A convenient venue maximizing interaction between practicing engineers.

Who Should Attend?
Geotechnical Engineers, GeoEnvironmental Engineers and Civil Engineers working in roadway and pavement engineering and foundation design.

The conference should be of interest to contractors, public agencies, consulting engineers, testing labs, aggregate producers, ready mix, cement and admixture suppliers, and equipment technical reps. Registration is $130 per person.